Tag: motherhood

Motherhood, I’m Winging It.

Guys, today my almost two-year-old ate fruit snacks for breakfast.   In my defense they were organic! Thank you, Costco. As I allowed this travesty...

In Defense of REST

Are you ever tired?  Sorry, that's a silly question!  The answer is YES.  Always. Constantly. So am I.  And because I was so tired,...

My New Year’s Resolutions

When I was a young single girl, my New Year's resolutions were always something like go to the gym more often, run a faster...

You Will Never “Arrive”

In the spirit of transparency, I’d like to start by saying that I am a very goal-oriented person. I have been since I was...

When Motherhood Is Not What You Thought It Would Be

When you are pregnant you are inundated with information - what to eat, what to expect in labor, what to register for - the...

I SURVIVED :: A First Year Story Of A Mom With...

Ignorance Is Bliss? My son was born in June 2014. Everything was *amazing*. We couldn't ask for anything more. We thought, "Should we try for...

Lattes And Manicures Make Everything Better, Right?

I’ve quickly realized that being a mother means you are a caretaker. That is probably common sense to most people, but I truly didn’t...

Motherhood And Social Media

Social Media - it's the elephant in the room, isn't it? How so many people's lives appear perfect because now we can filter what we...

My Mother’s Day Promise

I get frustrated A LOT.  Before I became a mother, I am pretty sure I never used to get this frustrated. I can’t help it! My...

Rainbows and Sunshine?

Being a Stay at Home Mom (SAHM) is not what I had envisioned it to be. I was a full-time working mom up until...

Formula: My Love/Hate Relationship

I have a love-hate relationship with formula. This month my daughter turned 1. It was an especially reflective and emotional moment in motherhood for me....

Chubby Hands And Sleep Deprivation

As I lay on my bed and stare at my wedding pictures hanging on the wall, I feel as if I’m looking at a...